FreeShipping.org. Don't hit the "buy" button until you've searched this site for free shipping codes. You can set up e-mail alerts to be notified when your favorite stores offer same.
Red Tape Chronicles MSNBC reporter Bob Sullivan spots scams, uncovers fraud and warns about the many, many ways you get nickel-and-dimed -- and "dollared" -- to death, as well as how to fight back.
Shop It To Me. This is a clothing-alert site that lets you know in daily or weekly newsletters what clothing selections in your size are put on sale. Written in an upbeat, cheeky tone, the site is easy to use and guides you through the process. This site tends toward upscale merchants such as Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdales, Banana Republic and Gap.
ShopLocal.com. This handy guide lets you look at store ads in your area. Compare prices on products at comparable stores. One interesting feature is that as soon as you log back in to the site, you get a notice about the number of sales in your area (typically in the thousands) and the amount you could save if you hit all of those deals (typically in the hundreds of thousands).
The best sites for bargain hunting
Ben's Bargains. Ben's is heavy on electronics and gadgets but throws in mentions of other deals as well. Ben's trackers automatically check with certain merchants on prices in certain categories and then present the information in an efficient manner, detailing the price drops and their recommendation for purchasing.
DealNews. This tops my list for bargain-hunting sites because it guarantees that the deals it highlights are the lowest prices the site could find for a particular item from a reputable store. I also like the fact you can rank the deals by "hotness" as well as by category and how recently the deal became available.
Ebates. Find online coupons and deals, and get rebates when you buy. Many of the rebates are less than 5%, however, so be picky. Shop around first to make sure you're actually getting the best deal.
FatWallet. Like eBates, FatWallet tracks deals and offers money back. You can set up alerts for specific items and find even more deals in the forum section.
MyBargainBuddy.com. This site focuses on deals that appeal to women, particularly moms and crafters. But the deals are solid, with the lists filled with 40% and 50% off deals. In addition, you can search by store for coupon codes.
Slickdeals. This site doesn't provide much guidance to distinguish run-of-the-mill discounts from great deals, but it's still packed with thousands of freebies, discounts, coupons and promo codes. The site also promises that no companies can buy placement in its front page listings.
The best sites for grocery savings
CouponMom.com. Track all the advertised and unadvertised sales at local grocery stores (plus Target and Wal-Mart) and learn when to combine a sale with Sunday newspaper coupons for the best discounts. CouponMom will direct you to the relevant week's circular so you clip only what you need.
The Grocery Game. The Grocery Game highlights sales and lets you know when to deploy your coupons, but it does so in a more user-friendly way than CouponMom.com. The difference will cost you: The Grocery Games charges a few bucks a month for its service.
Hot Coupon World. In addition to coupons, this site provides honest-to-goodness shopping and sales news, including which stores will no longer honor competitors' coupons. More than 50 forums address topics of interest to those who want to save money, spend wisely, create a business, etc.
Penny Pincher Gazette. Get an overview of all the grocery ads in your area, with the best deals highlighted by a five-star rating system that distinguishes the great deals from the minor discounts.
The best sites for coupons
Alex's Coupons. This site offers many of the coupon codes and discounts you'll find on other sites, with a twist: Some of the proceeds are donated to cancer charities.
CouponCabin. This site features printable and online coupons for daily and general use. If your grocery store accepts online coupons -- many don't -- visit here before you go.
CouponCode.com. One of the easiest sites to use, CouponCode lets you break down your coupon search in various ways: by coupons that expire soon or free shipping coupons, for example.
Coupon Mountain. Most of the coupons require you to spend a minimum amount before you can use the coupon, so this site is most effective if you already know what product you're interested in and how much you want to spend.
RetailMeNot.com. If I'm looking for an online coupon, chances are I'll find the best ones here. As with other sites, though, you have to watch for out-of-date coupons and those prone to technical difficulties.
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